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AnywhereUSB User Manual (90001085_B) 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Contents 

 

1

 

Introduction 7

 

Product Overview 

7

 

AnywhereUSB/2 8

 

Interpreting the Status LEDs 

9

 

AnywhereUSB/5 (G2) 

10

 

Interpreting the Status LEDs 

11

 

AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) 

12

 

Interpreting the Status LEDs for the 
AnywhereUSB/5 13

 

2

 

Getting Started 

14

 

In the Box 

14

 

Cabling 14

 

3

 

Installing the Software 

15

 

Installing the Drivers 

15

 

Uninstalling the Drivers 

16

 

4

 

Initial AnywhereUSB Configuration 

17

 

Initial Configuration 

17

 

5

 

Configuring the PC to Connect to an 
AnywhereUSB 19

 

Connecting to the AnywhereUSB 

19

 

6

 

Using the Configuration Utility 
Program 21

 

Configuration Utility Main Window 

21

 

Menu Options 

22

 

7

 

Discovering AnywhereUSB Devices 
on Other Subnets 

28

 

Adding IP addresses to the Discovery 
List Manager 

28

 

8

 

Using the Web User Interface 

29

 

Home Page 

29

 

Configuration 30

 

Summary of Contents for AnywhereUSB/2

Page 1: ...AnywhereUSB Remote I O Concentrator User Manual Models AnywhereUSB 2 AnywhereUSB 5 G2 AnywhereUSB 5 www digi com...

Page 2: ...s described in this documentation at any time Digi International assumes no responsibility of any errors technical inaccuracies or typographical errors that may appear in this documentation nor liabil...

Page 3: ...es Regulatory Information For more information about Digi products or for customer service and technical support contact Digi International To Contact Digi International by Use Mail Digi International...

Page 4: ...AnywhereUSB User Manual 90001085_B 4 This Page is Left Intentionally Blank...

Page 5: ...ing 14 3 Installing the Software 15 Installing the Drivers 15 Uninstalling the Drivers 16 4 Initial AnywhereUSB Configuration 17 Initial Configuration 17 5 Configuring the PC to Connect to an Anywhere...

Page 6: ...mental 54 Power Requirements 54 Network Interface Features 55 Dimensions 56 Environmental 56 Power Requirements 56 Hardware Interface Features 56 Network Interface Features 57 Dimensions 58 Environmen...

Page 7: ...ched host PC Since the host PC or server may be located remotely AnywhereUSB enables devices to be deployed in harsh or non secure environments making it ideal for point of sale kiosks surveillance in...

Page 8: ...AnywhereUSB User Manual 90001085_B 8 AnywhereUSB 2 Front Panel Back Panel...

Page 9: ...sed to either reboot the device or reset its configuration to factory defaults Interpreting the Status LEDs Interpreting the Status LEDs for the AnywhereUSB 2 The AnywhereUSB 2 has three LEDs on the f...

Page 10: ...eUSB 5 G2 Front Panel Back Panel Note The second generation AWUSB 5 G2 uses an improved center positive power supply with a screw down connector The power supplies are NOT interchangeable Use only the...

Page 11: ...unowned Reset Button Used to either reboot the device or reset its configuration to factory defaults Interpreting the Status LEDs The AnywhereUSB 5 has six LEDs on the front panel one System Status L...

Page 12: ...eneration Front Panel Back Panel Note The first generation AWUSB 5 uses a center negative power supply which is different than second generation AWUSB 5 units The power supplies are NOT interchangeabl...

Page 13: ...nabled and the unit is booting up the System Status LED will be orange while the AnywhereUSB searches for a DHCP server If it cannot find a DHCP server it will return to the default configuration to a...

Page 14: ...nit Digi AnywhereUSB Installation CD Power Supply Ethernet Cable AnywhereUSB 5 AnywhereUSB 5 unit Digi AnywhereUSB Installation CD Power Supply Ethernet Cable Ethernet Crossover Cable Cabling To conne...

Page 15: ...eUSB Drivers Installing the AnywhereUSB drivers is similar for both models and requires the use of an account that has administrative privileges For Windows XP Server 2003 Vista and Server 2008 1 Inse...

Page 16: ...ey to exit the DOS Box The unit is now ready for configuration see section 4 Uninstalling the Drivers To uninstall the AnywhereUSB drivers 1 Launch the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility from the Start...

Page 17: ...n To begin the initial configuration 1 Launch the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility from the Start menu A new AnywhereUSB will attempt to obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server If one is not availabl...

Page 18: ...ton 2 When DHCP is enabled the AnywhereUSB will wait for a DHCP Server If a DHCP response is not received the AnywhereUSB will revert to an AutoIP address To Configure a static IP address 1 Select the...

Page 19: ...ng to the AnywhereUSB In order to use the USB devices that are attached to the AnywhereUSB the PC must establish a connection to the AnywhereUSB by adding the units IP address to the Connection List 1...

Page 20: ...USB from the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility Main Window and then either click the Connect button or right click on the selected AnywhereUSB and click Connect from the drop down box see Figure 8 The...

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